— “a great way of having people to think about our natural resources” view exhibition detail : second nature more : read article
art ecology science & animals
HOME SWEET HOME
read article_ eco experts mapping the world’s endangered species more : world development indicators
PLENTIFUL NEIGHBORS
read article : nesting patagonian seabirds
BEACH BREEDING
— “biologists say the upward trends for species are a result of efforts to protect nesting birds, habitat restoration, and outreach programs increasing awareness of species’ plight among beach-goers and local communities” read article : nesting season
STINGY ADOPTIONS
25-YEAR, $3,000 ADOPTION — “saguaro cacti are host to a great variety of animals. the gilded flicker and gila woodpecker excavate nest cavities inside the saguaro’s pulpy flesh. when a woodpecker abandons a cavity, elf owls, screech owls, purple martins, finches and sparrows may move in” adoption link : http://www.friendscsp.org/adopt-a-saguaro.html
NEW HABITAT
— “lafarge has been supporting the CPTP, helping with projects on the sunshine coast, donating nesting beach sand, transports it and provides volunteers to help place it at breeding sites” read article : habitat for painted turtles
WARBLER NEWS
— “the birds live in young jack pine stands, but because of the lack of natural fire, the pine trees can grow too tall, leaving no low-lying branches for protection. the birds must find new habitat” read article : warbler found in the bahamas
CORAL GARDENING
Growing coral in Fiji to help rebuild coral reef.
WOOD BISON RETURN
WARM SPRING, STRONG START FOR A FEW ENDANGERED BUTTERFLIES
“More than half of 56 species studied saw their numbers rise compared with the previous year, according to the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme.” Read more: Here
PREHISTORIC GRANDDADDY
— “a marine creature that lived more than 500 million years ago and gave rise to today’s butterflies, spiders and lobsters has been identified and virtually recreated” read article : granddaddy found
STARVING & STRANDING
— “experts believe this year’s el niño-type conditions, bands of abnormally warm water have swept up the pacific coast since the waning months of 2014, might be responsible for driving sea lion prey deeper into the sea” read article : wash ashore in record numbers
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